The iron armored catfish also has a name, is called "the spine armor catfish".They like to live at the bottom of the water, and often hide under rocks, sometimes like to dig in the sand, hiding in the sand.Therefore, when feeding, it is necessary to lay a layer of fine dark sand in the water, and then place a few stones with gentle edges.Providing them with an environment similar to their origin can greatly improve their sense of security.One thing to be careful of is not to catch them with your hands, because they have thorns on their pectoral fins, which can hurt your hands.Generally speaking, they are docile and adaptable, and are very easy to keep.
1, feeding: iron catfish is a carnivorous fish, like to eat active bait.Daily feeding, it is recommended to choose water fleas, silk earthworms and other foods.It should be noted that artificial feed is not accepted by them, so do not choose to feed artificial feed, otherwise they are prone to poor appetite, or even starvation.
2. Water temperature: They do not have high requirements for water temperature. They only need to control the water temperature within the range that can ensure their healthy survival.The temperature is usually kept between 22 and 28 deg C.
3. Water quality: They have strong adaptability to water quality and like to live in weak acidic to neutral water environment.The pH value of the water body should be kept between 6.5 and 7.1, and the hardness should be kept between 4 and 12.
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